British police arrested two black men last night near the home of soul singer Joss Stone on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and rob the singer.

Joss Stone

Officers detained the men, aged 30 and 33, in Cullompton, southwest England, at 10:00 am (0900 GMT) Tuesday near the star’s isolated country home and reportedly found them in possession of swords, rope and a body bag.

They also had detailed maps and aerial photos of the 24-year-old British singer’s rural property. The suspects had travelled from the Manchester area 200 miles away.

The alleged plan is believed to have been foiled by neighbours who called the police after spotting two men driving slowly and suspiciously in a red Fiat Pinto around remote country lanes in Cullompton, East Devon, where Joss lives.

“Police attended an address in Cullompton yesterday morning after alert residents notified officers about a suspicious-looking vehicle,” said a local police spokesman.

“Officers attended the area at around 10:00 am and subsequently arrested the occupants of a red Fiat Punto.”

Stone, among the five top-earning female UK singing stars, has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and has worked with music legends such as Rolling Stone Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder and the late US soul superstar James Brown. She is also the fifth wealthiest British and Irish pop star aged under 30 with an estimated personal fortune of Ł9 million.

Joss, who is close pals with Prince William and was at his wedding to Kate Middleton on April 29, was not at home yesterday.

Joss Stone at the royal wedding of Prince William & Kate Middleton

Det Insp Steve Parker said: “The men had information and items that lead us to suspect they may have intended to commit a criminal offence.”

They remain in police custody at a police station in Exeter on Wednesday. Up to 20 detectives from the major crime unit are now working on the case

They are being questioned by detectives having been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause the singer serious harm, potentially murder.

Police originally held the pair on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grevious bodily harm with intent but overnight upgraded that to conspiracy to rob and murder.

“The pair were brought in on Tuesday morning and are in the cells,” said a source close to the investigation.

“They are being quizzed about a plot to cause Joss Stone really serious harm.

“They have their solicitors with them but the police want to know what lies behind this.”

The source added: “The police want to know if this alleged conspiracy is about her money and fame or just some kind of resentment over her success.

“But this will make her feel very vulnerable living on the outskirts of a quiet and isolated village in Devon when she isn’t touring around the world.

“She is due to go on tour next month with gigs in Europe.”

They added: “It looks like they were going to do her really nasty harm if they didn’t get what they wanted.”

As well as staying at her home in east Devon, her mother runs a popular music haunt called Mama Stones nightspot in Exeter.

A local farmer said: “Anyone driving slowly around these small lanes would stand out but two black men in a car would stand out even more because you don’t see many black men in the sticks out here.”

Thank God the murder plot was foiled by the alert neighbors. Joss happens to be one of my favorite singers. Enjoy her rendition of “Right To Be Wrong”.

Men’s magazine FHM unveiled its annual 100 Sexiest Women In The World poll with a partyWednesday night – it was just a shame that none of them had turned up at the bash, held at the One Marylebone club.

Transformers 3 hottie Rosie Huntington-Whiteley won the coveted Sexiest Woman in the World title for the first time ever, just days after landing a similiar title from Maxim magazine. She knocked Cheryl Cole from the title Cole has held for the past two years. Cheryl dropped out of the top 10 completely, falling to 12th place on the list.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie – who is dating actor Jason Statham – managed to send a message to the assembled guests however saying: “Wow. Thanks for voting guys, I’m so flattered to be FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World. This is a really exciting year for me and I hope you all enjoy Transformers 3.”

Other British to win the title in the poll’s 17-year history include Keira Knightley in 2006 and Kelly Brook in 2005.

This year, Katy Perry took second place, knocking former 2008 champion Megan Fox back into fourth.

Katy Perry at No. 2

Megan Fox at No. 4

Fellow pop princess Rihanna also rocketed up the rankings, climbing 40 places to third. It’s the first time either star has made the top ten.

No. 3 Rihanna

This year’s Top 10 also sees new entries from actress Brooklyn Decker at number six and footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s Russian model girlfriend Irina Shayk at 10.

Brooklyn Decker at No. 6

Irina Shayk ranked 10th

And newlywed Kate Middleton is ranked 39th this year. The Duchess entered the list previously with a number 25 ranking in 2007. Prince Harry’s on/off girlfriend Chelsy Davy was placed at 96.

To see the more of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World visit www.fhm.com/100sexiest

The Top 10 sexiest women in the world on FHM’s list this year are:

1. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (last year 27)

2. Katy Perry (37)

3. Rihanna (43)

4. Megan Fox (2)

5. Olivia Wilde (18)

No. 5 Olivia Wilde

6. Brooklyn Decker NEW ENTRY

7. Marisa Miller (3)

No. 7 Marisa Miller

8. Kelly Brook (7)

No. 8 Kelly Brook

9. Nicole Scherzinger (73)

No. 9 Nicole Scherzinger

10. Irina Shayk NEW ENTRY

Stuart Hood from FHM commented: “Strong showings from Katy Perry, Rihanna and actress Olivia Wilde give this year’s poll a very American flavour, while the high rankings of less widely known swimsuit models Brooklyn Decker and Irina Shayk highlight either just how internet-savvy British men have become or just how obsessed with WAGs we still are. Decker is married to American tennis star Andy Roddick and Shayk dates Cristiano Ronaldo.”

Among the 31 women who dropped completely off the list were Jennifer Aniston – the first time she has not featured in the list since it started in 1996 – Sienna Miller, Lily Allen and Charlotte Church.

It was billed as the Wedding of the Century and all eyes were on Kate Middleton. But Kate’s sister Philippa Charlotte Middleton (popularly known as Pippa Middleton) managed to steal the show at the royal wedding.

Pippa – whose nickname is Perfect Pippa – wowed the crowds as she stepped out of a Rolls-Royce wearing figure-hugging Alexander McQueen. As the Royal Maid of Honour, Pippa had no shortage of male admirers with her fabulous figure displayed in her tight-fitting gown – including best man Prince Harry, who was openly flirting with his gorgeous new relative.

Pippa Middleton wearing an Alexander McQuuen

Pippa Middleton

Pippa Middleton...isn't she sweet?

Pippa Middleton

A very beautiful Pippa Middleton

Pippa’s dress was created by Sarah Burton the Creative Director of the fashion house and is a heavy, ivory based crepe with a cowl front and the same button detail and lace trims as the bride’s.

As the incredibly toned and tanned brunette beauty took her place holding Kate’s train, social networking sites like Twitter almost crashed.

Pippa Middleton

Pippa Middleton

But the main topic of tweet conversation is the wish that Pippa and best man Prince Harry hook up at the reception.

Pippa Middleton & Prince Harry on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Pippa Middleton with Queen Elizabeth II

But there’s bad news for Harry if he thinks he can sweep Pippa off her feet with her royal charms, as by Pippa’s side was her ­devoted boyfriend Alex Loudon. Pippa, 27, has been dating the ­handsome cricketer-turned-City banker for a year and the couple are seriously smitten. Both tall, dark and athletic, they make a striking couple.

Pippa Middleton and Alex Loudon

“Alex has no reason to fear Harry would turn Pippa’s head,” said a pal. “Harry may be royal, but Alex is upper-crust, rich and good looking. He’s exactly Pippa’s type and I don’t think even a Prince would be much competition.”

Pippa in the arms of Alex Loudon

Pippa Middleton

Alexander Guy Rushworth Loudon, 30, has impeccable credentials. His father is James, the former High Sheriff of Kent. He attended Durham ­University before playing cricket for Warwickshire. He studied for an MBA at the London Business School and now lives in Fulham, West London, and at the family seat Olantigh, near Wye in Kent – a stately pile built in 1910. He went to the wedding not only as Pippa’s boyfriend, but in his own right as an old Eton pal of William.

So those who hope for a fairy tale ending for Pippa and Prince Harry are obviously in for a disappointment.

Today the world will witness the Wedding of the Century when Prince William, second in line to the British throne, elder son of heir to the throne, Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, will marry Kate Middleton, daughter of Michael and Carole Middleton.

Prince William and Kate Middleton

The couple met while studying at St Andrews University in Scotland. Prince William proposed in October 2010 in Kenya, with his mother’s diamond and sapphire engagement ring.

Kate Middleton and her immediate family spent Thursday night at the five-star Goring Hotel in Belgravia, central London, just round the corner from Buckingham Palace, with Kate staying in the hotel’s Royal suite.

Goring Hotel, where Prince William's fiancee Kate Middleton will spend the night before her wedding in London.

William has chosen his younger brother, Prince Harry, third in line to the throne, as best man. Kate’s sister Philippa, often known as Pippa, will be her maid of honor. There will be four younger bridesmaids and two younger page boys, including two of William’s godchildren.

Clarence House said William and Harry will arrive at Westminster Abbey in a state limousine at 1015 BST today – leaving almost 40 minutes before the ceremony begins.

Wedding Ceremony At Westminster Abbey

Catherine Middleton, the bride-to-be, will leave Goring Hotel at 1051 with her father and travel to Westminster Abbey in a Rolls Royce, rather than horse-drawn carriage as Diana, Princess of Wales did on her wedding day 30 years ago. This is a break from tradition.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is over 700 years old and holds 2,200 people. It’s been the site of coronations since William I’s in 1066.

Many royal weddings have taken place here, including current queen, Elizabeth II’s to Prince Philip in 1947. The Abbey is considered a more modest, but fittingly grand, alternative to the larger St Paul’s Cathedral.

The marriage service begins at 1100. The wedding service will be relayed to the gathered crowds by speakers along the procession route, with tens of thousands expected to hear the couple exchange their vows. There will also be screens at Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, will marry the couple in an 11 a.m. ceremony that will include several other prominent clergy. The Dean of Westminster, the Very Rev. John Hall, will conduct the service and the Bishop of London, the Right Rev. Richard Chartres, will give the address. Both men have long-standing ties to the royal family.

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams

Kate Middleton is expected to follow Princess Diana’s example by ditching the word “obey” from her wedding vows. Instead she is expected to promise to “love, comfort, honour and keep” Prince William when they tie the knot today.

Prince William the frustration of being denied one typical marriage custom. Once the ceremony is complete and the rings have been exchanged, there will be no royal smooch at the abbey altar for the benefit of the 1,900 guests in attendance. Church of England protocol expressly forbids such behavior, especially in a hallowed site such as Westminster Abbey, one of the world’s most famous churches.

“There will be no kiss during the wedding ceremony,” explained the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall, the dean of Westminster and the man responsible for overseeing the spiritual life of Westminster Abbey. “We don’t do that in the Church of England. That’s sort of a Hollywood thing: ‘ You may now kiss the bride.’ It doesn’t happen here.”

For the royal family, too, kissing, it seems, is serious business and must be undertaken only in appropriate situations. When William’s mother, Princess Diana, wed Prince Charles in 1981, the pair also did not kiss in church.

The music

Two choirs, one orchestra, a fanfare team and trumpeters will play at the wedding:

- The Choir of Westminster Abbey, formed of 20 boys and 12 professional singers. The Abbey’s sub-organist will play the organ.

- The Chapel Royal Choir, formed of 10 boys and six professional singers.

- The London Chamber Orchestra, the longest established professional chamber orchestra in the UK. Its 39 members will play from the organ loft in the Abbey.

- The Fanfare Team from the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, which consists of seven players and their conductor.

- The State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry, eight trumpeters drawn from the Band of the Life Guards and the Band of the Blues and Royals.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey

The Fanfare Trumpets of the Royal Air Force

The guests

Around 1,900 people have been invited to the main ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

It includes 388 close friends and associates invited by groom Prince William, 28, and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton.

Also listed are 254 relatives and friends of the Middleton family – including Kate’s infamous uncle Gary Goldsmith, and Reading FC chairman John Madejski.

The Queen and Prince Charles have drafted a list of 255 VIPs and aristocrats – including 62 foreign Royals and heads of state. A further 1,000 guests, including politicians, senior civil servants and foreign diplomats, received invites via the Lord Chamberlain’s Office.

Brazilian-born Daniella Helayel, who has made clothes for Madonna and Sharon Stone, created Kate’s engagement outfit.

The biggest snub so far is for Sarah Ferguson, ex-wife of Andrew, Duke of York, who has not been invited.

Wedding gifts

The couple have asked that members of the public who would like to give them a gift instead donate to charity. They have set up a dedicated website where donations can be made. Charities from Canada, the UK and Australia will benefit and include Oily Cart, New Zealand Government Christchurch Earthquake Appeal and Earthwatch.

Carriage Procession

After the ceremony, the newlyweds will travel back to Buckingham Palace in a horse-drawn five-carriage procession, along a set route lined by fans and well-wishers. The route of the carriage procession would pass along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, Horse Guards Parade, through Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, along the south side of Parliament Square and into Broad Sanctuary.

Union flags hung along Regent Street in London in celebration of the Royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton

William and Kate will likely use the 1902 State Landau, which Prince Charles and his first wife, the late Diana, Princess of Wales also used at their wedding. If it’s raining, the newlyweds will revert to the Glass Coach, which has a roof. The white-looking Windsor Greys, which are usually reserved for the Queen, will pull the newlyweds.

Royal Wedding Carriage

The bride’s carriage procession is scheduled to arrive at Buckingham Palace at 1230.

Wedding Photographs

They’ll have the wedding photographs taken in the Throne Room, by Hugo Burnand, who photographed Charles and Camilla’s wedding. Hugo will have just over half an hour to do the main group and individual family groups.

The Balcony Kiss

Prince Charles and Princess Diana produced an iconic moment on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day 30 years ago. As thousands of well-wishers screamed for the newlyweds to pucker up, Diana said to Charles: “Well, what about it?”

Photographs of the resulting kiss were splashed across the front page of every British newspaper and seen around the world.

Britain's Prince Charles kissing his bride, the former Diana Spencer, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after their wedding on July 29, 1981.

That balcony moment is due to be repeated by William and Kate, although this time it will be scripted and part of the carefully planned event. There is even an allocated time for the kiss, 1:25 p.m. London time. Several publications reported this week that William and Kate have gone so far as to practice the act to ensure the camera angles are right for the international press.

The Fly-Past

At 1.30pm. there will be a fly-past by three aircrafts from the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – a Lancaster, a Spitfire and a Hurricane – will be followed by two Typhoons and two Tornado GR4s in box formation.

The Receptions & The Wedding Cakes

William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, will host a lunchtime reception for about 600 people at Buckingham Palace after the balcony appearance, with guests drawn from the wedding congregation.

The speeches will probably be done at lunchtime. You’ll have the father of the bride, or maybe Prince Charles, followed by Prince William, and then the best man’s speech from Prince Harry.

There will be two official wedding cakes at the royal wedding reception, William’s cake and Kate’s. Will’s will be a traditional chocolate biscuit cake, made by McVitie’s, the cookie company that has been making British monarch wedding cakes since George V in 1893.

Kate’s cake will be the more stylish multi-tiered fruit cake, made by Fiona Cairns who creates elegant, modern, understated cakes for such icons of cool as Keith Richards and Sir Paul McCartney. Kate’s cake bakers have been legally sworn to secrecy, but the colors will be shades of white and that there will be intertwined initials decorating the cake as well as representations of acorns, the symbol on the Middleton coat of arms. But what stuck out to Mrs. Cairns the most was Kate’s request to include “the language of flowers.”

They will cut the cake with a sword.

After the reception William and Kate will drive back to Clarence House for a rest and then prepare for the evening when Prince Charles will host an exclusive dinner and dance for about 300 peopleat Buckingham Palace for family members and close friends of the newlyweds.

Wedding Night

The newlyweds will spend their wedding night in the splendour of the Belgian Suite in Buckingham Palace, the last word in silk-lined splendour. The Queen has set aside the five-roomed Belgian Suite for their wedding night.

After a night of celebrations they will cross the Palace’s stone-flagged floors to the west wing and descend 41 crimson steps to the suite, tucked away at the rear of the Palace.

It has two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and access to the Palace garden and swimming pool. It was named by Queen ­Victoria in 1837 after her uncle, King Leopold of Belgium. Edward VIII moved in before his abdication in 1936. And Prince Andrew was born there.

Ex-US President George W. Bush, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and the Sultan of Brunei have stayed in recent years.

Of course, tradition dictates that William will carry his new bride over the threshold for good luck.

It is believed they may follow royal tradition by heading north to Balmoral on Saturday for a couple of days before travelling overseas for their honeymoon.

The Honeymoon

Welcome to Lizard Island… and the place where Prince William will be following in his father’s footsteps if, as predicted, he and new bride Kate Middleton make this their paradise retreat after their wedding.

Lizard Island

Lizard Island on the stunning Great Barrier Reef of Australia is the jewel in the crown of a breathtaking chain of islands in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland and is one of the top 10 island honeymoon destinations in the world.

The couple would make the 24-hour journey to Australia by first-class flight, most likely on British Airways.

The most luxurious villa on ­Lizard Island is the Ł2,000-a-night Pavilion, with its own plunge pool and ocean views. It is said to “combine privacy with a spectacular 270-degree panorama of Anchor Bay, Osprey Island and Sunset Beach”.

Once back, they will live on Anglesey, Wales, where Prince William works as a Royal Air Force search and rescue helicopter pilot.

Mediacorp actress Michelle Chia raised eyebrows (not to mention arousals in men) at the Star Awards 2011 held at Resorts World Sentosa on Sunday night with a sexy see-through dress that left nothing to the imagination. I am sure she must have got the inspiration to wear the see-through dress from royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton who reputedly charmed Prince William with her see-through dress. Maybe Chia was hoping to charm a prince at the award ceremony as it is rumoured that her marriage to actor Shaun Chen is heading for splitsville.

Michelle Chia adorns a Kate Middleton-inspired see-through dress

The now world-famous Kate Middleton see-through dress

Chia later changed into a Madonna-inspired red number with breast cones. I guess Madonna works better on Chia as she emerged as one of the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes.

The entire world seems to have been gripped by the royal wedding fever. Unless you are a hermit living in some mountain hide-away, you would know that Prince William and Kate Middleton will be walking down the aisle on April 29th, 2011 at the famous Westminster Abbey.

Ever since the royal couple announced their April 29 nuptials, merchandisers have been in overdrive creating everything from the usual china collectors’ items and t-shirts to weird and kinky stuff. The royal wedding frenzy has thus resulted in a glut of royal wedding memorabilia.

In terms of popularity, the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981 broke all sorts of box office records in terms of sales of royal memorabilia.

The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton could smash all previous royal memorabilia and merchandise sales figures thanks to the huge global excitement around the event and the opportunities to buy online. There was no eBay when Prince Charles and Lady Diana married in 1981.

To participate in the wedding of the decade, you can splurge on the wide choices of Prince William and Kate Middleton memorabilia.

Royal Wedding Collector’s Edition Condom

Crown Jewels Royal Wedding Condoms of Distinction

Like a royal wedding, intercourse with a loved one is an unforgettable occasion

The aptly-named Crown Jewels Condoms of Distinction has launched the “Royal Wedding Collector’s Edition” souvenir condom to celebrate to commemorate Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding on April 29.

The contraceptives are sold in packs of three with a picture of the royal couple in front. The condoms have been described as “combining the strength of a prince with the yielding sensitivity of a princess-to-be.”

There has also been negative reactions to the condoms, with Majesty magazine editor Ingrid Seward saying that it was tasteless and hurtful.

‘Lie back and think of England’

“Like a Royal Wedding, intercourse with a loved one is an unforgettable occasion.” So say the folks at Crown Jewels, who advise their customers to “Lie back and think of England.”

If you purchase a box of the condoms and actually used them – as opposed to saving them as souvenirs – don’t be surprised if a new kind of prince or princess enters your life in say nine months or so.

Crowned Jewels “condoms of distinction” may promise a “union of pleasure and style,” but they also contain a disclaimer stating that they are “a novelty product and may not be suitable as a contraceptive or barrier against sexually transmitted diseases.”

“Kiss Me Kate” Beer

“Kiss Me Kate”Beer

Kiss Me Kate available at Castle Rock pubs

England’s Castle Rock Brewery has created 70,000 bottles of Kiss Me Kate beer, which is available exclusively at Britain’s Morrisons supermarket. Those heading to England for the wedding can also sample the brew on draught in Castle Rock pubs throughout April. Cheers!

Royal Virility Performance Brew

Royal Virility Performance Brew

“Royal Virility Performance” is a brew which touts itself as “a beer to stir the loins of newlywed princes, summon the ghosts of long gone princesses and cure the stammer of stuttering kings.”

Oh, how the British love tea! So if you are a tea lover, you can dip either William or Kate in hot water. Fancy telling your friends that you have tasted Kate!

Royal Wedding Sick Bags

Lydia Leith poses for a photograph with some of her Royal wedding sick bags

British artist Lydia Leith from Carlisle has created a specially designed hand screen-printed “Royal Wedding Sick Bag”for those already sick of hearing about Prince William’s upcoming nuptials to Kate Middleton. Leith, 24, has already sold out of her first batch, available for Ł3 each.

Lydia, who now lives in Edinburgh and is a graduate from the city’s College of Art, admits she does not think it will be used as a sick bag.

Each bag features an illustration of Kate and Wills. Above their head hovers a regal crown and the words “Throne Up.” The bottom of the bag reads “Royal Wedding Sick Bag. Keep this handy on April 29th, 2011.”

“The bags are just a bit of fun, a sort of antidote to the hysteria surrounding the wedding,” Leith said. “I’m not an anti-monarchist in the slightest!

Royal Wedding Perfume

Here is a run-down of three of the perfumes dedicated to the royal wedding.

Roja Dove of Harrods Haute Parfumerie has commissioned Clive Christian to create a special luxurious set engraved with the initials of the betrothed. The crystal bottles are adorned with diamond solitaires and house an already existing perfume often advertized as being the most expensive one in the world, The No.1 Perfume. Only 1000 copies are reportedly released each year.

Harrods Haute Parfumerie

“Since this is Prince William’s great-great-great-great-grandmother’s chosen perfumery and No. 1 is inspired by the love of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the unique pair of perfumes will be an invisible connection between Prince William and Catherine and is an ideal way for them to pay homage to his royal ancestors on their wedding day.”

The set will be offered as a wedding present by Roja Dove through the royal house.

Floris, one of the oldest perfumeries extant in the world, established in 1730, have also insisted on paying homage to the momentous event. Simply called Wedding Bouquet, the perfume “has been created by drawing inspiration from the most popular Floris wedding fragrances from the past and introducing a modern twist using a white flower theme.”

Floris’ Wedding Bouquet

Grossmith of London have also taken the opportunity to re-create an ancient recipe used in 1893 to celebrate the betrothal and wedding of “a Princess who became Queen of England,” i.e., Queen Mary who married King George V. The floral bouquet is said to be “perfect for a modern princess.”

Grossman’s Betrothal

Outside of Great-Britain, German perfumer Kim Weisswange of Capital Cosmetics claims she has been commissioned to craft a duo of perfumes for Kate and William called William and Catherine. The royal house denies the claim but apparently Weisswange is a nose with celebrities credentials since Madonna, Prince Charles and the Queen are reported to wear her fragrances.

William is said to be strong and sporty while Catherine is a based on rose and magnolia.

Royal Wedding Apps

Numerous mobile apps for Apple iPhones, iPads and other iOS devices are being touted as indispensable for keeping track of and connected with The Royal Wedding. These are truly 21st Century souvenirs of the first 21st Century British Royal Wedding.

The Daily Mirror’s smartphone app is one of the best royal wedding apps. It gives a unique glimpse into the world of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Everything you could ever want to know about the couple can now be in the palm of your hand in an instant, on your iPhone, iTouch, iPad or Nokia smartphone.

The Daily Mirror’s Royal wedding app

And with 10 chapters packed with brilliant writing, stunning pictures – plus video and audio on Apple devices – there is enough to keep you riveted until the big day on April 29 – and beyond.

Narrated by the Daily Mirror’s legendary former Royal Correspondent James Whitaker, who has been reporting on the royals since 1968, the app, called Wills & Kate A Royal Love Story, tells the story of their romance in 10 chapters.

It follows William and Kate’s early years, their families and friends, as well as tracking their courtship from the moment they first met as students at university in 2001 to their much-anticipated engagement last November.

The app is packed full of unique pictures from formal and informal events, and each image comes with a detailed description.

The Franklin Mint Kate Middleton Royal Engagement Doll is a beautiful and authentic replica of the future Princess, featuring hand-painted, life-like portrait sculpture, jewelry and a reproduction of the blue silk jersey dress that was worn to formally announce the engagement. The Franklin Mint Kate Middleton doll also features miniature replicas of the jewelry the soon-to-be princess donned, including the necklace, earrings, and engagement ring, all outfitted with simulated sapphires, diamonds, and other jewels.

Kate Middleton Royal Engagement Vinyl Portrait Doll

The Royal Wedding Doll will feature an exact replica of the dress that will be worn in the wedding. The doll’s wig will reflect the hair style that is worn on her wedding day, and will feature a miniature tiara that Kate Middleton will wear as well.

Kate Middleton Royal Wedding Vinyl Portrait Doll

Commemorative China

England’s fine bone China manufacturers have produced a fine collection of official crockery. If you are a collector of such items, you are truly spoiled for choice.

Royal wedding china wares

KK Outlet’s Plates

KK Outlet’s plates boast funny, clever slogans, including “Thanks for the free day off,” “Economic crisis? What economic crisis?” and “It should have been me.” Thumbs up to the creative team at KK Outlet for designing something so cheeky and honest. The collection is available at kkoutlet.com.

KK Outlet Plates

Prince Harry & Kate Royal Wedding Mug

A souvenir company has come out with a Royal Wedding commemorative mug, but they put Prince Harry’s photo on it instead of Prince William’s. There are suspicions that the company did it on purpose, as an elaborate spoof. Others have speculated they did it to sell more of the supposed “error” mugs.

Prince Harry & Kate Middleton mug

On the back, an inscription reads: “The fairytale romantic union of all the centuries. 29th April 2011.”

The mug, supposedly designed by a Chinese firm Guandong Enterprises, can be purchased for the princely sum of Ł9.99 plus postage and packaging.

However, the fact that the company is apparently registered in Britain has led some to suspect it is all an elaborate spoof.

The website promoting the mug reads: “Crafted in the finest bone china, it features an exquisite design of the happy couple with ornate gold detailing to honour this great moment in history.

“Please be our guests to own this esteemed, limited edition heirloom to celebrate with your work associates, friends, family and loved ones on 29th April 2011.”

The company adds: “You are welcome to purchase now to avoid disappointment and regret.”

To avoid confusion, the small print states that the mugs “are not supplied to, or approved by, Prince William of Wales, Catherine Middleton or any member of the Royal Family.”

Jan Constantine’s Regal Cushion Collection

The Royal Wedding cushions are sophisticated and have the names of William and Catherine embellished in antique gold across the heart and adorned with the crown of Prince William.

Jan Constantine Regal Royal Wedding cushion collection

Prince William and Kate Middleton Commemorative Tapestry Cushions

If you want Prince William and Kate Middleton in your bed or your lounge, just order Prince William and Kate Middleton commemorative cushions.

Prince William and Kate Middleton Commemorative Tapestry Cushions

The Crown and Coronets Wallpaper

The Crown and Coronets Wallpaper by the wall-paper company, Graham and Brown, seeks homage to the British royals and is one of the more classy memorabilia out there.

The William & Catherine Commemorative Chair

The William & Catherine Commemorative Chair is elegant and also features the couple’s names and the wedding date.

The William & Catherine Commemorative Chair

The Royal Refrigerator By General Electric

The refrigerator has a giant-sized photo of Prince William and Kate Middleton plastered bang on the doors.

The Royal Refrigerator By General Electric

The Limited Edition Royal Wedding Sliding Door System

You can opt for the Limited Edition Royal Wedding Sliding Door System featuring Kate and William’s photo image on glass panels.

The Limited Edition Royal Wedding Sliding Door System

Kate and William Porcelain Throne

If you want a touch of royalty in your bathroom, you can order the Kate and William Porcelain Throne. A bit disrespectful, don’t you think so?

Kate and William Porcelain Throne

William & Kate Pez Dispenser

The royal wedding PEZ dispenser featuring Prince William and Kate Middleton was sold on eBay for a whopping $13,360. A Connecticut man placed the winning bid and PEZ has announced that the proceeds will go to charity.

Prince William & Kate Middleton Pez Dispensers

Royal Mail Stamps

Stock up on Britain’s Royal Mail commemorative stamps, featuring Mario Testino’s official engagement photos of Will and Kate.

Royal Wedding commemorative stamps

Niue Stamps

The tiny Pacific island of Niue caused a storm of controversy when they released their commemorative royal wedding stamp, featuring a tear down the middle of the happy couple. The complete stamp is worth $5.80 New Zealand dollars, but used separately, Will’s side is worth NZ$3.40 and Kate’s just NZ$2.40. Ominous signs of a future split? Let’s hope not!

Niue's Royal Wedding Stamp Prince William and Kate Middleton

Knit Your Own Royal Wedding Book

For those of you who love arts and crafts, you can even “knit your own Royal wedding” with Fiona Goble’s instructional book which offers knitting patterns for the entire royal family in their full wedding finery! The whole wedding party is included – even the Archbishop of Canterbury and the corgis!

KNIT YOUR OWN ROYAL WEDDING BOOK

Knit your own William & Kate

Royal Couple Knitted Toys

Kate Bevan, a Kate Middleton look-alike, poses for a photograph with a knitted toy inspired by the forthcoming royal wedding, at a toy fair.

Kate Bevan with her knitted toys

Royal Gloves

Handmade in Scotland, these 100-percent lambs-wool and camel-colored gloves feature the royal couple’s names and, of course, the engagement ring.

Kate Engagement Photo Session Dress

Fashion label Reiss has re-created the “Nanette” frock that the princess-to-be Kate wore for her engagement photo session with Mario Testino. As part of the Spring/Summer 2011 collection, the frilly white dress has been produced in a lighter-weight fabric (while still maintaining its original style).

Kate's engagement photo session dress

Butter London Nail Lacquer

Butter London is due to release a limited edition nail lacquer in honor of Kate Middleton’s engagement. The shade is said to be gray-blue with glitter galore and is cleverly dubbed “No More Waity, Katie”, a facetious play on the endearing “Waity Katie” nickname given to her pre-engagement.

Butter London Limited Edition Nail Lacquer

The Royals Comic Book

Veteran comic book scribe CW Cooke gives Will and Kate’s life stories a comic-book spin in Bluewater Productions’ 32-page tome, available in comic book stores for $3.99.

The Royals Comic

“The Royals” follows Prince William throughout his privileged upbringing, schooling, hardships and eight-year romance with Kate. The comic will also feature fictional details of the royal wedding, including Kate’s dress, the couple’s honeymoon location and more.

Royal Wedding Children Play Set

Early Learning Centre’s children’s play set includes the bride and groom sitting in a gold-trimmed horse-drawn carriage, flanked by the Queen of England, Prince Phillip and their favorite corgi, with a Royal Cavalry soldier and foot soldier standing guard.

Royal Wdding Children Play Set

Cupcakes & Ribbons’ Royal Wedding Cupcakes

The cupcakes are baked to order using Cupcakes & Ribbons’ scrummy, gooey vanilla sponge recipe – voted Country Life’s favourite. The Royal Wedding cupcakes are fondant iced with butter cream underneath to seal in the moisture so they will last up to 4/5 days once stored in an airtight container.

William and Kate cupcakes

Still can’t get enough of the royal wedding memorabilia? The watch this YouTube video on the royal wedding memorablilia

Feeling lost? Get yourself a copy of “The Royal Wedding For Dummies”.

Royal Wedding For Dummies

Come Friday, the whole world will grind to a stop to watch the wedding of the century. Get ready your Papa Johns' Royal Wedding Pizza, Royal Wedding Dunkin Donuts, Kate & Wills Roast Dinners and “Kiss Me Kate”,

Papa Johns Royal Wedding Pizzas

Royal Wedding Dunkin Donuts

Kate and Wills Roast Dinner Portrait

Let's us cheer to the Royal Couple with our Kiss Me Kate........ Yamseng!

The world will grind to a stop this Friday as the royal wedding fever reaches its climax. It is estimated that about 2 billions people will watch the royal wedding on television. It has been billed as the Wedding of the Decade and Wedding of the Century!

It’s such a pity that Princess Diana isn’t around to witness the wedding of his eldest son to Kate Middleton. Kate has captured the hearts of millions around the world with her beauty and her charm.

While we wait for Friday to come round, here are two royal wedding spook videos to keep you entertained…..enjoy!